The Brian Lehrer Show Election Results Across the Country
Nov 5, 2025
Susan Page, the USA Today Washington Bureau Chief and author of several insightful books, breaks down crucial election results and their implications for Democrats. She explores how national issues, particularly Trump, influenced local races. Discussing shifts in Latino voting in New Jersey, Page highlights the ideological spectrum within the Democratic wins. She also delves into the energetic turnout of Democrats, the significance of candidate appeal, and the potential for future challenges against Trump, all while hinting at her upcoming book.
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Local Races Sent A National Signal
- Local races reflected national politics because major contests trended the same way across states.
- Trump became a factor in many local votes, showing how nationalization shapes off-year elections.
Latino Voter Shifts Aren't Permanent
- Latino support for Trump in 2024 did not permanently realign Hispanic voters to the GOP.
- New Jersey results suggest the Trump coalition remains in flux and can be reversed in some places.
Wide Ideological Range Among Winners
- Democrats won with ideologically diverse candidates from moderates to democratic socialists.
- That raises questions about what the Democratic Party stands for heading into 2028.
